By Omobolaji Oyegunle, London Former Delta State Governor, James Ibori was on Tuesday morning given the go-ahead to return to Nigeria on his volition after serving his conviction.
Ibori was given the go-ahead when he appeared before Justice Garnham at the Royal Court of Justice in London.
In a chat with Prompt News Online after the proceedings, the former governor confirmed that he would return to Nigeria as soon as possible.
”I can’t wait to go home. I have missed my people back home and I just want to leave as soon as possible.
‘A politician will always be a politician.
”I know I can contest for any position for now after 10 years but I will still play a bigger role in the party in order for me to serve his people”, Ibori said.
The ex-governor further stated that he was unfairly treated and he has lodged an appeal against his conviction.
”I have been unfairly treated during the trial and I have already appealed against the conviction,” he said.
Ibori is expected in Nigeria any moment from now.
